elated

/ɪˈleɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈleɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /i-ˈlā-təd/ (ame, mw)

elated — adjective

  • elatedpositive
  • more elatedcomparative
  • most elatedsuperlative

1. feeling a very strong sense of joy and excitement, usually because something goo

1.形容詞B2
釋義

feeling a very strong sense of joy and excitement, usually because something good has happened to you or someone you care about

例句

Yuki felt elated after passing the university entrance exam with top scores.

feel + elated + [reason]

Kwame was elated when his younger sister arrived safely after the storm.

be + elated + when-clause

同義詞
  • overjoyed

    equally strong, but focuses on happiness rather than excitement

  • thrilled

    slightly more informal, emphasises excitement

  • ecstatic

    even stronger, suggesting an almost uncontrollable joy

  • jubilant

    often used for group celebrations or public achievements

反義詞
  • miserable

    the opposite emotional state of deep unhappiness

  • dejected

    sad and disappointed, especially after a setback

用法筆記

Elated is a strong adjective; it is commonly modified by 'absolutely' or 'quite' rather than 'very' to emphasise the intensity of the feeling.

常見錯誤

❌I was very elated to get the job.
✅I was absolutely elated to get the job.
💡'Elated' is already a strong word, so 'very' sounds unnatural; use 'absolutely' instead.